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Grayson Waller wins NXT Championship in fatal 4-way match at Heatwave

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 11:26 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Grayson Waller wins NXT Championship in fatal 4-way match at Heatwave

Summary

NXT star Zilla Fatu received backing from his cousin Jey Uso at the NXT Heatwave 2026 event. The appearance marked a personal milestone for Fatu as he competed in his first WWE Premium Live Event. During the night, Fatu challenged Tony D’Angelo for the NXT Championship in a fatal 4-way match that also included Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana. The match concluded with Grayson Waller securing the victory and becoming the new champion after pinning Tony D’Angelo. Following the event, Fatu intends to continue establishing his position within the NXT roster.

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Key Details

•Grayson Waller became the new NXT champion at Heatwave 2026.
•The title match was a fatal 4-way featuring Zilla Fatu, Tony D’Angelo, and Cruz Montana.
•Waller secured the win by pinning Tony D’Angelo.
•Jey Uso attended the event to support his cousin Zilla Fatu.

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11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Zilla Fatu receives support from WWE cousin during NXT Heatwave Championship bid

What they're saying

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Zilla Fatu had some special support in his corner as he prepared for one of the biggest matches of his young WWE career at NXT Heatwave 2026. The NXT star was joined by his cousin Jey Uso, who made his presence felt ahead of Fatu’s championship opportunity.
— Yahoo Sports

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